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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.55, 1,075.13 and 391.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.55, 1,075.13 and 391.54 is: 587.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.55 : 1,075.13 = 391.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.55/1,075.13 = 391.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.55x = 1,075.13 × 391.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.55x = 420,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,950.47/716.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.47

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